The multidisciplinary study programme is the only study programme of this type in Latvia. The study programme ensures mastering of basic knowledge necessary for the development of novel materials, application of innovative technologies and use of advanced programming tools for improvement of efficiency of products and technologies by acquiring the set of obligatory study courses. In the framework of compulsory elective study course of professional specialization, it is possible to acquire specific knowledge, necessary for development of both, new value-added materials required by power engineering, biomedicine, electronics, building and construction as well as other export-capable branches of Latvian natural economy, and sustainable preservation of Latvian material cultural heritage. The study programme has received an excellent evaluation during the accreditation.
In the framework of the module of compulsory elective study courses, the student has a possibility to design the individual study profile of professional specialization or to choose one of the provided study profiles of specialization in biomaterials, polymer materials and composites, inorganic materials or conservation and restoration. The study programme offers to develop communication, cooperation, creativity, problem-solving, planning, organization, and leadership skills by acquiring study courses developing communication and organization competences. For strengthening practical skills in the framework of the study programme, it is necessary to do an internship as well as to work out bachelor’s thesis, by finding solution for topical problem in the field of materials processing defined by manufacturer or development of new future material by using advanced technologies and materials characterization methods.
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Department
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
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Programme type and level
Academic Bachelor (First Cycle) Studies
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Study field
Physic, Materials Science, Mathematics and Statistics
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Language
English
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Study form
Full-time studies
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Venue
Riga
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Awarded degree and qualification
Bachelor degree of engineering science in materials engineering / –
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Required previous education
Secondary education
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Price per year
€ 3 220 - EU countries
€ 3 220 - Non EU countries |
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Credit point/ECTS amount
120/180
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Duration of studies
Full-time studies - 3 years
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Intake
Autumn
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The aim of the study programme is to prepare progressively thinking, oriented to the introduction of new technologies and knowledge, highly qualified, responsible professionals in the field of materials science and engineering with comprehensive theoretical knowledge, practical work skills and competencies suitable for both master's studies and career development in the fields significant for the national economy, including the development of exportable innovative solutions in the fields of biomaterials, inorganic materials, polymer materials and composites, as well as in the fields focused on conservation and restoration of national cultural heritage.
General tasks of the study programme are:
- to ensure competitive academic bachelor's level education in the European Higher Education Area in accordance with the Bologna recommendations, preparing students for responsible positions in production, consulting, product quality control, development of new products;
- to provide students with scientifically based broad profile knowledge in certain fields of materials science and engineering, to develop critical thinking, to develop expert skills and improve competencies in solving real everyday problems both in accordance with labour market requirements in tight conditions of competitiveness and in accordance with future industry development trends;
- to develop the student's skills in identifying problems, formulating goals and solving them, finding an opportunity to use both laboratory-wide infrastructure and industrial equipment in cooperation with the manufacturer;
- to promote knowledge transfer and develop the student's skills in the reasoned presentation of real material development problems and their solutions both to professionals in the field and to society in general;
- to stimulate the interest of students and graduates in the expansion of the knowledge horizon, professional development and studies in master's study programmes.
The acquired knowledge will allow the graduates of the study programme to develop a career in the fields of:
- management, testing and quality assurance of new products/materials as well as an approbation of innovative production processes for use in biomedical and healthcare sectors, by demonstrating competence and understanding of the biological system, its interaction with biomaterials, expertise in modern and environmentally friendly technologies as well as new sustainable technologies;
- designing of Latvia's cultural heritage conservation strategy, by demonstrating knowledge of chemical and physical causes of aging (destruction) of materials, evaluation of changes in chemical composition and structure of organic and inorganic materials and products in natural environment, use of artefact material testing and identification methods, management of the bases of conservation and restoration of artefacts of a specific group of materials;
- vitreous coatings and their technologies, inorganic thin films, sol-gel coatings and their technologies, construction silicates and their production technologies, thus, on the one hand, ensuring the demand of the Latvian manufacturing sector in this area, but on the other hand, creating preconditions for graduates to gain experience in working with future production technologies (including nanotechnologies), which are currently implemented only at the laboratory level;
- basic life cycle principles for materials and products, choice of materials and technologies, product design aspects, material ageing aspects and knowledge of recycling technologies, polymer fibre materials and their technology management for use in exportable sectors such as mechanical engineering/transport, construction products, medical equipment, agriculture, packaging.
It is expected that the specialists prepared by the study programme will have competitive knowledge, skills and competencies in order to satisfy not only the requirements of the Latvian labour market but also the international demand criteria for material science and engineering specialists.
Graduating the study programme, it is possible to continue studies in master's study programmes in Latvia and abroad, for example, in RTU academic master's study programme "Chemistry and Chemical Technology" and "Materials Science and Nanotechnologies".
English language proficiency equivalent to at least CEFR B2 level.